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Connecting to a Computer
3.1
Installation for Windows and macOS
StudioLive™ Software
Library Reference Manual
3
Connecting to a Computer
Your Quantum 2626 interface is loaded with professional audio tools and flexible
monitoring controls. Before connecting to a computer, please visit
com/products/Quantum/techspecs
to verify the latest system requirements.
Note:
The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your
hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. A faster
processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall
performance.
The Universal Control installer for macOS and Windows is available for download
from your My PreSonus user account. This bundled installer includes Universal
Control, UC Surface, and the audio driver for your Quantum 2626. To begin, you
must first visit
, create or log into your user account,
and register your Quantum 2626 interface. Once registered, all software
downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account.
3.1
Installation for Windows and macOS
Connect your Quantum 2626 interface to an available Thunderbolt port and
launch the Universal Control installer. The installer will take you through each
step of the installation process. This application will install the macOS or
Windows drivers as well as UC Surface. Please read each message carefully.
It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation.
The Universal Control installer will take you through
each step of the installation process.
3.2
Using a Quantum 2626 Interface with Popular Audio Applications
Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its
features can be found in
Section 6
of this manual. However, you can use your
Quantum 2626 interface with any audio-recording application that supports
Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came with your
audio application for specific instructions on how to select the Quantum
2626 interface driver as the audio-device driver for your software.
Below are basic driver-setup instructions for a few popular audio applications.
Ableton Live
1. Launch Ableton Live.
2. Go to Options | Preferences | Audio.
3. Choose Driver Type: ASIO | Audio Device: ASIO PreSonus Quantum 2626
Go to Input Config: Enable and select the desired Input channels.
4. Go to Output Config: Enable and select the desired Output channels.
Apple Logic
1. Launch Logic.
2. Go to Logic | Preferences | Audio.
3. Click on the Devices Tab.
4. On the Core Audio tab, check Enabled.
5. Select PreSonus Quantum 2626 from the device menu.
6. You will be asked if you’d like to relaunch Logic. Click try (re)launch.
